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OSHA Compliance in Dentistry: Creating a Safe Work Environment 

American Medical Compliance

According to NSC Injury Facts, workplace injuries cost businesses $167 billion in 2021. These protocols include proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and handling of contaminated materials. With the Hazard Communication Standard, dental practices are required to maintain safety data sheets (SDS) for all hazardous chemicals.

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Proper Preparation for Mass Casualty Incidents

Northwestern EM Blog

This post will discuss a brief overview of hospital planning and operational setup with key elements of a disaster response from events that cause high numbers of blunt trauma, penetrating trauma, burns or crush injuries that may be seen following explosive events, mass shootings, or large scale motor vehicle collisions, to name a few.